Adjunct Professor - Director, A Cappella Choir

Hamline University•Saint Paul, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1854, Hamline University was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about vocal music and directing a choir, who values diversity of repertoire and audience, uses creative and inclusive pedagogical approaches, and actively accommodates the needs and interests of our students. This position reports to the Director of Music Program and the Chair of the Arts Division and will maintain productive communication with the music department, including with the other adjunct ensemble directors and vocal faculty. This is an Adjunct Professor Position with a one-year renewable contract starting AY 2026-2027 (September 6, 2026 – May 13, 2027). There are no responsibilities during winter break, December 22, 2026 – January 19, 2027, or during the summer months. The Director is responsible for conducting all rehearsals and concerts, and for the necessary administrative responsibilities that support the musical education mission.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts from an accredited college or university
Experience as a Choir Director
Experience conducting
Singing capability
Piano accompanying capability

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in music or DMA/Ph.D from an accredited college or university
10 plus years’ experience as a Choir Director

Responsibilities

Conducting all rehearsals and concerts
Necessary administrative responsibilities that support the musical education mission
Direct weekly rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday 4:10-5:40
Shared responsibility with student leaders for sectionals, Wednesdays 4:10-5:40
Participate in One-off Concerts, retreats, community service: Fall Semester Parent/Family Concert, November 7, 2026, Saturday, 4pm
Participate in Homecoming/Alumni church service at Hamline United Methodist Church, October 4
Participate in Winter (Christmas Concert) at Hamline United Methodist Church, tentatively December 13, Sunday at 4pm
Participate in Spring or Fall weekend retreat or other bonding event, tbd
Participate in Spring Concert late April, tbd
Participate in Run-out service to the community (off-campus), tbd
Keep consistent communications with Full-time Faculty and Vocal Instructor(s)
Maintain A Cappella's relationship with alumni and Institutional Development
Collaborate with choir student leadership, Music Program Director and Division Chair to manage the Choir's restricted budgets, fundraising opportunities, and calendar
Participating in Vocal Auditions at the start of Fall term
Select students to receive the Holliday Scholarship